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Animal Services

How to License Your Pet

You can purchase a licence for your dog, cat or other pet online, in person, or by phone.

*New 2025 Licence Application Form here (dog and cat licence)

*For all other animal licences (urban hens, other pets) See Here

Online

Apply for an animal licence by filling out the application form (above). You may combine the total payment into one e-Transfer. Submit your payment by E-TRANSFER to animals@didsbury.ca. Important: please include your customer number, if you have one, in the notes to your payment. If you do not have a customer number (first time applying for a licence), please include the name of the pet owner.

In Person

If you would prefer to submit your application in person or by mail, you can stop in at the Town Office at your convenience. The Town of Didsbury Main Office located at 1606 14 Street, Didsbury, AB.

Payment can be made with cheque, cash, debit card or credit card.

By Phone

Renew or apply for a pet licence over the phone by calling 403-335-2030 and using a credit card. American Express is not accepted.


Animal Licence Rates

All Dogs and Cats over six weeks of age are required to have a Town of Didsbury Animal Licence. Licences are valid January 1 to December 31. See the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw HERE for details, including fees.


Lost & Missing Pets

Like us on Facebook to stay informed on any lost or missing pets picked up by Town of Didsbury Animal Control Services. 

Email us to report a missing pet.

Found Dog or Cat

Look for the licence number on the animal’s tag and type it in the Animal Search on EGov.

Town of Didsbury Bylaws

General Inquiries / Information

For general inquiries or information requests, contact us by phone or email.

Telephone: 403-335-7726

Email: peaceofficer@didsbury.ca